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Giving to Residential Services

  • Giving to Residential Services: Gifts of any size directly influence the lives of our students during their time on the Northwestern campus. No matter how large or small, your contribution is a pledge to support Residential Services' commitment to student success.

Mission, Vision, & Values

Residential Services at Northwestern is committed to providing an environment that fosters the academic and personal success of every student.

Mission Statement

Residential Services focuses on the needs of residents and fosters the conditions for them to experience meaningful engagement, develop a sense of social belonging, help educate about and support well-being, develop agency in the residential experience, and champion a welcoming community.

Vision Statement

To inspire and provide an exceptional residential experience, centering well-being and community engagement in state-of-the art facilities with seamless services.

Our Learning Outcomes

Residential students will be living in a community of learners who bring different interests, backgrounds, and life experiences to Northwestern.  This community will include individuals of various academic class standings, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religious identities, socioeconomic statuses, and more.  Our residential areas are also resourced by professionals, both on-campus and within the local community, who provide opportunities to gain unique skills and knowledge.   

As a result of engaging with the opportunities and services available to those living on campus, students will… 

  • Identify systems of support that will aid in the management of their individual actions, emotions, and relationships. 
  • Be connected with opportunities to link their academic experience to their residential spaces through faculty interactions, residential classes, tutoring, and integration of academic resources. 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to community by engaging in dialogue and learning through exposure to difference, resulting in the ability to function effectively in a multicultural environment.  
  • Navigate systems and processes which will aid students in developing practical skills to negotiate day-to-day life during and after their time at Northwestern.  
  • Build their leadership skills by participating in opportunities in a variety of formal and informal student roles. 

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